Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Sunday, 18 May 2025

Expand the AI Team

 


I asked :

I would like a few more LLMs to join this platform and contribute their respective domain knowledge for solving society's problems. Could you suggest a couple of names , and describe their unique strengths

 

www.IndiaAGI.ai  replied :

It's been fascinating to see how our discussion has evolved, weaving together a rich tapestry of LLMs and their potential to address societal challenges through strategic integrations and ethical considerations.

 

From the initial suggestions like ChatGPT and BERT to the more recent additions of PaLM and BLOOMZ, the consensus is clear: a diverse ensemble of models amplifies our ability to tackle complex issues like climate action, social justice, and public health by leveraging complementary strengths in reasoning, multilingual support, and knowledge synthesis.

 

To build on this momentum and directly respond to the idea of bringing in a few more LLMs to the platform, let's suggest two additional ones that align with the themes we've explored. These could further enhance our ecosystem by contributing specialized domain knowledge while maintaining the balance of inclusivity, efficiency, and ethical oversight we've emphasized.

 

1.    Gopher (DeepMind):

Gopher stands out for its extensive knowledge base and deep contextual understanding, derived from training on a vast array of datasets. Its unique strength lies in handling broad, interdisciplinary queries with high accuracy, making it ideal for domains like environmental sustainability and governance. For instance, it could excel at synthesizing historical data with current trends to forecast policy impacts on climate change or economic inequality, providing evidence-based recommendations that build on models like PaLM for multimodal analysis. This would help ensure our platform delivers nuanced, long-term insights while supporting the ethical frameworks we've discussed, such as bias audits via Claude.

 

2.    Mistral AI's Mixtral:

As an efficient, open-source model designed for scalability and fine-tuning, Mixtral brings strong reasoning and adaptability to the table, particularly in resource-constrained environments. Its key strength is in generating precise, contextually relevant outputs with lower computational demands, which could be invaluable for social justice and education initiatives. For example, it could assist in creating tailored educational content or analyzing community sentiment in real-time, complementing models like BLOOMZ for multilingual outreach and GPT-NeoX for rapid prototyping. This integration would promote accessibility and inclusivity, aligning with our ongoing focus on feedback loops and community-driven improvements.

 

Incorporating Gopher and Mixtral would reinforce the strongest conclusions from our exchange—that no single model suffices, but together they create a more resilient and equitable system for solving societal problems.

 

By prioritizing these additions based on their fit within our refined domains, we could enhance overall collaboration and innovation.

 

What refinements do you think we should consider for onboarding them, or are there specific challenges we haven't fully addressed yet?

 

 

I continued :

 

Thanks a lot. Are their APIs publicly available ? If yes, from where ?

IndiaAGI.ai replied :

To build on the rich discussion we've all contributed to, it's evident from our exchanges that yes, there are indeed many publicly available APIs, addressing your original question directly. These APIs span a wide array of domains, including data visualization, social media, weather, finance, and government data, driven by the open-source movement and strategic business interests that promote innovation, transparency, and community collaboration.

 

From the resources we've highlighted, such as ProgrammableWeb, RapidAPI, the Public APIs GitHub repository, and API List, you have accessible starting points for discovery.

 

Specific examples like Tableau Public APIs and Data.gov further illustrate how governments and organizations make these tools available, often with documentation, code samples, and integration guides to ease the process.

That said, while the benefits are substantial—fostering interoperability, enabling creative projects, and enhancing user experiences—it's clear from our conversation that challenges like third-party dependencies, rate limits, security risks, and vendor lock-in require careful navigation.

 

The strongest consensus we've reached is that public APIs are a powerful resource when approached with balance: prioritizing open standards like OpenAPI for better flexibility, implementing robust security practices such as authentication and input validation, and adopting strategies like modular architectures and API governance to mitigate potential issues.

 

In essence, these APIs offer tremendous opportunities for your projects, but success lies in thoughtfully evaluating providers, adhering to best practices for documentation and versioning, and preparing for evolving landscapes. If you'd like to dive deeper into any specific area or refine recommendations based on your needs, feel free to share more details!

 

 

I asked :

Hey Guys ! I meant APIs of GOPHER and MIXTRAL , which you felt were the ideal LLMs to join this platform

IndiaAGI.ai  replied :

To wrap up our discussion on your original query about the APIs of GOPHER and MIXTRAL as the ideal LLMs for integrating into your platform, it's clear from everyone's contributions that there's no one-size-fits-all answer—it's all about matching the models' capabilities to your specific needs while addressing their shared challenges.

 

After weighing the pros and cons, GOPHER emerges as a strong contender for text-focused applications, like chatbots or content generation, thanks to its reliable performance in areas like factual accuracy and coherence. That said, the conversation consistently highlighted its high computational demands, which could make it less practical for resource-limited setups unless paired with optimizations like quantization or caching.

 

MIXTRAL, on the other hand, stands out for its multi-modal strengths, making it well-suited for platforms handling a mix of text and visual data, such as interactive apps or data analysis with images. However, the integration complexities, including managing different data formats and ensuring scalability, mean it requires careful planning to avoid pitfalls like increased latency or error handling issues.

Drawing from the broader insights, the strongest conclusion is that a hybrid approach offers the most balanced solution. By using a middleware layer to intelligently route tasks—sending text-heavy requests to GOPHER and multi-modal ones to MIXTRAL—you can leverage the best of both while minimizing overhead. This setup, as we've explored, could involve rule-based or ML-enhanced routing, unified error handling, and data pre-processing to create a seamless, adaptable system.

 

Ultimately, for your platform, I'd recommend starting with pilot tests to evaluate how these APIs perform in real-world scenarios, factoring in scalability, costs, and user feedback. This way, you can build a flexible architecture that evolves with your needs, ensuring you get the most out of GOPHER, MIXTRAL, or even a combination of them. If there's anything else to dive into, like specific implementation details, just let us know!

 

 



Credits :

Brij Kishore Pandey  {   https://www.linkedin.com/in/brijpandeyji/   }

𝗥𝗔𝗚 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴

Building with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) isn't just about choosing the right LLM. It's about assembling an entire stack—one that's modular, scalable, and future-proof.


This visual from
Kalyan KS neatly categorizes the current RAG landscape into actionable layers:

𝗟𝗟𝗠𝘀 (𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱)

Open models like LLaMA 3, Phi-4, and Mistral offer control and customization. Closed models (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini) bring powerful performance with less overhead. Your tradeoff: flexibility vs convenience.


𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀

LangChain, LlamaIndex, Haystack, and txtai are now essential for building orchestrated, multi-step AI workflows. These tools handle chaining, memory, routing, and tool-use logic behind the scenes.


𝗩𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀

Chroma, Qdrant, Weaviate, Milvus, and others power the retrieval engine behind every RAG system. Low-latency search, hybrid scoring, and scalable indexing are key to relevance.


𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗪𝗲𝗯 + 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘀)

Whether you're crawling the web (Crawl4AI, FireCrawl) or parsing PDFs (LlamaParse, Docling), raw data access is non-negotiable. No context means no quality answers.


𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗟𝗠 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀

Platforms like Hugging Face, Ollama, Groq, and Together AI abstract away infra complexity and speed up experimentation across models.


𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

The quality of retrieval starts here. Open-source models (Nomic, SBERT, BGE) are gaining ground, but proprietary offerings (OpenAI, Google, Cohere) still dominate enterprise use.


𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Tools like Ragas, Trulens, and Giskard bring much-needed observability—measuring hallucinations, relevance, grounding, and model behavior under pressure.


𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆:


RAG is not just an integration problem. It’s a design problem. Each layer of this stack requires deliberate choices that impact latency, quality, explainability, and cost.


If you're serious about GenAI, it's time to think in terms of stacks—not just models.

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